DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — The Wiregrass Winter Storm of 2025 remains one of the most significant cold-weather events the region has experienced in recent years, bringing rare snow, ice, and prolonged freezing temperatures to southeast Alabama.
The storm moved through the Wiregrass during the heart of winter, producing snowfall totals rarely seen locally. Snow was followed by sleet and freezing rain, creating hazardous travel conditions. Roads quickly iced over, leading to closures, wrecks, and repeated warnings for residents to stay off bridges and overpasses.
In Dothan and surrounding communities, schools and government offices closed for multiple days. Emergency responders worked through the event, assisting with crashes and monitoring road conditions as temperatures dropped well below freezing overnight.
Ice accumulation also caused scattered power outages as trees and power lines were weighed down. Utility crews worked extended hours to restore service, and residents were urged to conserve heat and protect pipes, pets, and livestock during the cold snap.
While winter weather is more common in north Alabama, storms of this magnitude are rare for the Wiregrass. Many residents documented the snow and ice, noting it was the most significant winter weather they had seen in decades.
As the region heads into the upcoming weekend, forecasters are again watching a colder weather pattern. Temperatures are expected to dip, and there is a possibility of winter weather developing if moisture moves in alongside the cold air. At this time, any impacts are expected to be limited, but officials say even light wintry precipitation could create slick spots, especially during overnight and early morning hours.
Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, monitor updated forecasts, and use caution if traveling during colder conditions as winter remains firmly in place across the Wiregrass.
